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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T818 CBKMOT history

T818 CBK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 164,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
164,465 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T818 CBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T818 CBK was last recorded at 164,465 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 2,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,296 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,169 miles
Average per year
5,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,465 miles
  • 2024 – 162,296 miles
  • 2023 – 158,624 miles
  • 2022 – 153,585 miles
  • 2021 – 148,999 miles
  • 2020 – 145,191 miles
  • 2019 – 139,354 miles
  • 2018 – 133,750 miles
  • 2017 – 129,589 miles
  • 2016 – 121,814 miles
  • 2015 – 114,585 miles
  • 2014 – 106,144 miles
  • 2013 – 96,504 miles
  • 2011 – 83,819 miles
  • 2010 – 72,419 miles
  • 2009 – 68,034 miles
  • 2008 – 64,996 miles
  • 2007 – 60,643 miles
  • 2006 – 56,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,465 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,465 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    164,465 miles
    Test number
    313610245939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail164,465 miles (+2,169)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,465 miles
    Test number
    610848499245
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass162,296 miles (+3,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    162,296 miles
    Test number
    444159496547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass158,624 miles (+5,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    158,624 miles
    Test number
    258979873208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass153,585 miles (+4,586)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    153,585 miles
    Test number
    172907996288
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass148,999 miles (+3,808)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    148,999 miles
    Test number
    103686277040
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass145,191 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    145,191 miles
    Test number
    464705295596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail145,191 miles (+5,837)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,191 miles
    Test number
    481354887855
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass139,354 miles (+5,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,354 miles
    Test number
    258368282367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass133,750 miles (+4,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    133,750 miles
    Test number
    808612179594
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass129,589 miles (+7,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    129,589 miles
    Test number
    638273568002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass121,814 miles (+7,229)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    121,814 miles
    Test number
    992087989443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,585 miles (+8,441)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    114,585 miles
    Test number
    247925285071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    106,144 miles
    Test number
    436944164043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail106,144 miles (+9,640)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,144 miles
    Test number
    148962664499
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass96,504 miles (+12,685)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    96,504 miles
    Test number
    719324103031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,819 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,819 miles
    Test number
    267574261316
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass83,819 miles (+7,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    83,819 miles
    Test number
    649624761362
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass76,540 miles (+4,121)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    76,540 miles
    Test number
    756611941015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,419 miles (+4,385)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,419 miles
    Test number
    253153840034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,034 miles
    Test number
    360843049072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,034 miles (+3,038)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,034 miles
    Test number
    944192149061
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass64,996 miles (+4,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    64,996 miles
    Test number
    353029548041
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass60,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    60,643 miles
    Test number
    264604647045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,643 miles (+3,799)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,643 miles
    Test number
    740574347001
    • DangerousCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass56,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,844 miles
    Test number
    740716766044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T818 CBK

Does T818 CBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T818 CBK is valid until 21 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T818 CBK?
The MOT on T818 CBK is valid until 21 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T818 CBK done?
T818 CBK was recorded at 164,465 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 5,483 miles a year.
Has T818 CBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T818 CBK has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T818 CBK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T818 CBK find?
T818 CBK passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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